Vocabulary Development - Junior Secondary 2 - Homonyms

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

Week 7

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what homonyms are and gives examples

Homonyms are words that have the same spelling or pronunciation but differ in meaning.

Examples of Homonyms:

1.   Bat (an animal) vs. Bat (a piece of sports equipment used in baseball or cricket)

o    Example: A bat flew in the cave while I held a baseball bat.

2.   Tear (to rip) vs. Tear (a drop of liquid from the eye)

o    Example: She shed a tear after accidentally causing a tear in her dress.

3.   Right (correct) vs. Right (a direction)

o    Example: You gave the right answer, then turned right at the corner.

4.   Row (a line of things) vs. Row (to propel a boat with oars)

o    Example: He sat in the front row and learned how to row a boat.

5.   Lie (to rest or recline) vs. Lie (to tell an untruth)

o    Example: You can lie down on the bed, but don't tell a lie.

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

Week 8

The teacher guides the learners in carrying out the word search on page 134 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   Define homonyms

2.   Give examples of homonyms

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 133 1-5 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 133-134 1-10 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners